Posted in North-Carolina on Mar 30th, 2008
There is a pest, a small insect native to Japan called the “hemlock woolly adelgid,” that is threatening the health of hemlock trees all across the eastern United States. From Maine to Georgia, along the Appalachian mountains and Piedmont, hemlock trees are dying, and unfortunately Rockbrook has not been immune. Perhaps 75% of [...]
Posted in camps on Mar 28th, 2008
Being so close to Georgia, we always have a lot of Georgia girls attend Rockbrook, and you might guess that the city in Georgia that sends us the most girls is Atlanta. After that, Douglasville, Alpharetta, and Savannah are the next top Georgia cities. There really is a long tradition of girls from [...]
Posted in summer-camp on Mar 25th, 2008
“I have too many fond memories of camp to pick just one! It depends on my mood. Sometimes it is the memory of the candles reflecting in the lake at Spirit Fire. Sometimes it is all the singing we used to do (& the many, many songs I still know by heart). Sometimes it is [...]
Posted in crafts on Mar 24th, 2008
One craft at summer camps that’s always popular is making a tie dye t-shirt. It’s certainly a classic thing to do, and while you might think of swirls and colors on shirts from the 1970s, tying and dyeing cloth is common all over the world. For example there is adire tie dyeing in Nigeria [...]
Posted in North-Carolina on Mar 20th, 2008
It’s always fun to bump into a surprising historical connection to camp. Here’s a great example we spotted recently— a photo of what was called the “Stone Hotel.” It’s on display in the Transylvania County Courthouse (that’s the North Carolina county where Rockbrook is located) with the caption “Built circa 1840.” But [...]
Posted in summer-camp on Mar 19th, 2008
Dressing up is one of the best things about going to an all girls summer camp. There seems to always be a chance to put on something funny, become a character, or create an alter ego of some sort. Parties, skits, shows! Thinking of Rockbrook, here are the top 10 fun dress [...]
Posted in kids on Mar 17th, 2008
How do you know if your child is ready for summer camp?
It’s an important question to ask, especially if you have a younger child who’d be new to the experience. Most discussions of this question focus on whether or not your child is outgoing and ready for the social component of camp. See [...]
Posted in sports on Mar 14th, 2008
It looks like a crazy, intense game of Dodge Ball! All the balls, the teams, the people zooming around grabbing, ducking, weaving, jumping and of course laughing the whole time. Games and other activities like this are always fun down at the gym, and with a little creativity, it’s easy to think up [...]
Posted in horseback-riding on Mar 12th, 2008
Girls from Florida looking for horse camps often find Rockbrook. In fact, there’s a long tradition of Florida kids coming to the mountains to ride in the summer. Of course, the cooler climate is one reason, but it’s also because Rockbrook is known for its horseback riding program. Amazing horses, excellent instructors, [...]
Posted in counselors on Mar 10th, 2008
What about an outdoor summer job, one that gets you “out of the office,” one that has adventure, keeps you active, and, most days, simply thrilled? Being a summer camp counselor is it! If you really enjoy being outdoors (plus all the excitement of working with kids ) —perhaps you feel antsy [...]
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